A rare Nizam-era water level recorder at Osman Sagar reservoir lies neglected due to lack of maintenance and technicians. Once crucial for monitoring floods, the British-made device now rusts away, sparking concern from historians and heritage enthusiasts in Hyderabad
The Hyderabad water board extended the flood warning at Osman Sagar for the second day as heavy rains pushed water levels close to full capacity. Controlled outflows are being released from both Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar to prevent inundation in low-lying areas.
Osman Sagar, also popular as Gandipet, is not just a reservoir that has been quenching the city’s thirst for 100 years, but is also one of the most popular tourist spots around the city as well
Due to heavy rains in catchment areas of Chevella, Vikarabad, Shankerpally, Shabad and neighbouring areas, there is a steady inflow into Osman Sagar reservoir
